Recommendation R79: Board member learning framework

From Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report, published 18 June 2026.

Recommendation

The DoH should commission the HSC Leadership Centre to develop a learning framework for all Board members. All Trust Board directors should be required to undertake an examined course in governance (including both financial and clinical/social care governance, including patient safety). Annual assessments as to the effectiveness of Board performance should be undertaken by PHA.

Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland

Government response

No government response to this recommendation is on the record yet.

Delivery

No statement on delivery from Department of Health NI has been found in the sources searched (last checked 22 June 2026). This is separate from the response above.

Source

Inquiry Muckamore Abbey Inquiry

Report Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report 18 Jun 2026

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Responsible bodies

Department of Health NI Primary

Themes and tags

Quality and safety oversight Staff training and development Patient safety governance Governance Training Board Effectiveness

Recommendation made 0.4 years ago